Goshutes 2025 fuels reduction treatment

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking contractors to perform herbicide fuels reduction treatment across 1,971 acres in Elko County, Nevada, consisting of 1,919 acres of uplands and 52 acres of potential wetlands. The primary objective involves applying Aminopyralid herbicide at 5 ounces per acre, along with non-ionic surfactant and dye, to reduce hazardous fuels and control noxious weeds, particularly Squarrose Knapweed. Contractors must hold a Nevada Professional Applicator License, use GPS tracking, complete Pesticide Application Records, and follow strict environmental protocols, with 1,018 acres located within a Wilderness Study Area requiring non-motorized application methods. The evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance factors weighted more heavily than price. Following an amendment, the solicitation is now open to full and open competition with quotes due by June 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific time, submitted electronically to Amanda Cline-Rispress at the BLM Nevada State Office.

This procurement was initially set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a $34 million size standard, though the amendment has opened it to full and open competition. The contract performance period runs from September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025, providing a narrow 30-day window for herbicide application during optimal treatment conditions. The treatment area is located approximately 16 miles southwest of West Wendover, Nevada, encompassing regions near Goshute Peak, Ferguson Mountain, and Lead Mine Hills across multiple townships and ranges. Payment is contingent upon treating 95% of the target species within the designated project area, with contractors required to maintain detailed application records for a minimum of 10 years. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials, though the project's scope and specialized requirements suggest substantial technical expertise and equipment capabilities will be necessary for successful performance.